Steam & Refrigeration Engineer (Support Services)

Shelby County Government • Memphis, TN

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under general supervision to perform crafts required in the operation and maintenance of building equipment. This role ensures the proper operation and maintenance of heating, cooling, water, and electrical systems in assigned buildings. The engineer will also discuss building problems affecting County employee morale with other department heads, plan and work from oral and/or blueprint instructions, and decide the most effective and efficient way to accomplish maintenance tasks. Additionally, the position involves inspecting and testing equipment periodically to ensure conformance with acceptable standards of safety, estimating costs and time of repairs, making related recommendations, and determining maintenance priorities. The role requires driving a vehicle to various county work locations and performing other related responsibilities as required or directed.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience as a maintenance engineer
• High school diploma or possess a GED
• Must have a first-class engineering license in both steam and refrigeration
• An equivalent combination of related education, and/or experience
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License or secure one upon date of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of up-to-date maintenance and operating techniques required for building management.
• Ability to work well with co-workers.
• Ability to supervise and train subordinates.
• Ability to tactfully interact with the public.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions of equipment and skilled in performing remedial repairs.
• Ability to effectively schedule work.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operation and maintenance of heating, cooling, water, and electrical systems in assigned buildings work properly.
• Discusses building problems affecting County employee morals with other department heads.
• Plans and works from oral and/or blueprint instructions.
• Decides the most effective and efficient way to accomplish maintenance tasks.
• Inspects and tests equipment periodically to ensure its conformance with acceptable standards of safety.
• Estimates costs, time of repairs, and makes related recommendations as required, and determines maintenance priorities.
• Drives a vehicle to various county work locations.
• Performs other related responsibilities as required or directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED